Nokia releases phone with a 41-megapixel camera...SEVEN times as powerful as iPhone 4S

Nokia is releasing a new phone that has a 41 megapixel sensor, which blows right past all existing camera phone specifications.

By comparison, that is nearly seven times the 8 megapixels used in iPhone 4S cameras.

The technology doesn't come cheap, however, as the phone is going to cost 450 euros when it goes on sale in European markets in May.

Capturing every spot: The camera will store detailed information and then compress the file so that it can be blown up to larger specifications later

In addition to the ground-breaking photo technology, the phone will use Dolby Digital stereo sound and will be based on a Symbian platform, which the company has used a great deal in the past.

The true selling point of the phone is the camera, which effectively takes in an unusually high amount of information about each picture and compresses it into a small enough size that it is easily sent by text or email.

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Because of all of the digital information stored, the small file is then easily expanded and enlarged to make a more visually appealing photo or allow for print quality production.

The pictures are taken at either 5, 8, or 38 megapixel resolutions depending on the user's need.

Sleek design: Nokia says the phone is only so slightly heavier than previous models and is still 'pocketable'

The release of the phone was announced at a conference in Barcelona, Spain and for now they are only saying that the phone will be available in Europe, refusing to comment on any American release plans.

The company is touting that the expanded benefits roll over into its video and sound quality, so that it is able to record background noise at CD-quality levels.

Its battery is expected to last for 6.5 hours and is being sold as 'remarkably pocketable'.

'These enhancements allow improved performance, personalisation and entertainment options,' the company wrote in its press release.